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Lyric Lately blog
Last year, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in the 2024/25 Season. We reflect on where it all began.
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From the musicians in the pit to the artistry unfolding on screen, Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film reflects the scale, care, and collaboration behind every moment. Here’s a look at the numbers that bring the magic to life at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Drawing on Black folklore and poetic narrative, and rich with the musical lineages of gospel, blues, funk, and soul, avery r. young's "safronia" offers an Afro-surrealist meditation on family, memory, and the enduring imprint of the Great Migration on American life.
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By Martha C. Nussbaum
Power and seductive charm, utterly without accountability: alarming to contemplate, horrifying to encounter. In “Salome,” composer Richard Strauss uses his searing and superbly crafted music to impart new depth to Oscar Wilde’s play. Read more from scholar Martha C. Nussbaum.
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Lyric's IDEA values
Lyric's IDEA values
Read about the intensified work that Lyric has been doing to further define our ongoing commitment to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) across our organization.
